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3rd Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia Returns in November 2024 to Champion Innovative, Sustainable and Secure Food Systems

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SINGAPORE, July 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Asia’s premier sourcing and networking platform for the region’s agrifood and foodtech industry, Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA), organised by Constellar with international partner DLG (the German Agricultural Society), returns for its 3rd edition from 19 to 21 November 2024 in Singapore at Sands Expo & Convention Centre. Focusing on strengthening the future of food sustainability and security, AFTEA is the only trade exhibition where cutting-edge technologies, innovative food solutions and global investment opportunities converge under one roof.

The impetus to embrace agricultural technology (or agritech) in Asia is ever more critical. Asia expects to more than double its total spending on food from US$4 trillion in 2019 to over US$8 trillion by 2030, driven by limitations in traditional agriculture[1], a rapidly growing middle-class population in Asia and a correspondingly increasing consumer appetite for better quality, fresh and nutritious food options.

Agritech has consequently emerged as an avenue to elevate farming practices to produce higher and better-quality yields more productively. In Southeast Asia, the region alone is already home to more than 270 agrifoodtech start-ups, experiencing significant growth with more than US$3.6 billion invested between 2013 and 2022. The acceleration of agritech adoption[2] in Southeast Asia has also enabled the region’s agrifoodtech ecosystem to grow at a remarkable 54 per cent CAGR, surpassing the 13 per cent CAGR recorded for the global start-up ecosystem between 2019 to 2022. These investment trends reflect the region’s continued commitment towards food technology innovation, with a focus on automation, alternative proteins, controlled environment agriculture, and decarbonisation for more sustainable and efficient food production.

As the cornerstone event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW)[3], AFTEA serves as a premier launch pad for agritech companies to showcase innovative technologies, products and solutions that future-proof the region’s agricultural industries. It also provides a valuable platform for key decision makers – including food manufacturers, processors, policymakers, farmers and growers, and investors – to explore the latest technologies and preview novel and alternative food products designed to sustain and shape the future of food systems.

“In a rapidly evolving landscape where concerns with sustainability and food security, powered by technological advancements are transforming the agrifood sector in Asia, AFTEA serves as a vital platform for dialogue, collaboration and innovation to shape the future of the agrifood industry. I encourage all agribusiness stakeholders to participate in AFTEA 2024, to share and discover groundbreaking innovations in agri and food technology, sustainable and regenerative farming, alternative proteins, aquaculture, and more,” said Mr Chen Yuyuan, Portfolio Director, Constellar.

Key Highlights in 2024

This year, AFTEA will delve into three key aspects of the agritech business – Innovation, Safety and Sustainability – to drive progress and advancement in the region’s agrifood industry.

Innovation: Solutions and latest technologies that can help farmers and food tech companies scale food production, accelerate business transformation, expand distribution channels, and bridge financial support.Safety: Solutions covering aspects of food tracking, traceability, hygienic design, fraud prevention, standards and certification, inspection and detection technologies.Sustainability: Sustainable solutions that transform food production and preserve the environment through energy conservation, resource optimisation, and fresh- and wastewater management.

AFTEA 2024 will feature over 300 exhibitors showcasing cutting-edge advancements and latest innovations in the key exhibit themes[4], including country pavilions from France, Hungary, Israel, Japan, Singapore, Spain, Sweden and The Netherlands, alongside key industry players such as DPR, Dragino, Eurofins, Grain Arianetech, JS Biosciences, Nexton, Priva, SCIEX and Shenzhen FY Lighting. Among these exhibitors are about 100 start-ups, contributing to the largest agrifood and agritech start-up ecosystem in Southeast Asia.

Other highlights include:

Cultivated Meat Pavilion: Supported by the Asia-Pacific Society for Cellular Agriculture (APAC-SCA), the pavilion will return after its successful launch last year to showcase the latest in cultivated meat products. This year, the pavilion will feature Avant Meat, Cell Agritech, DPR Construction Asia Pacific, JS Biosciences, and more. 

Founder’s Hub: A dynamic platform fostering innovation and entrepreneurship within the agribusiness sector, the Founder’s Hub will host a pitching stage for start-up competitions and among the featured events will be a global start-up competition organised in partnership with Innovate 360. The space will also house a start-up pavilion led by Innovate 360 and Impact Circle, where start-ups can network, collaborate, and explore opportunities for growth and investment.

Living Lab Tech Showcase: Sananbio, expert in vertical farming and horticultural lighting pioneering sustainable bio-based solutions for a greener future; Inong Agriculture Co Ltd, a Big Data-powered soil microbe expert offering cash-crop-specific solutions that leverage on customised probiotics to increase crop yield sustainably; and Takamiya, manufacturer of high-performance greenhouses for agriculture, will be showcasing their latest collaborative projects. The showcase includes Sanobio’s intelligent plant cultivating system that integrates LED lighting technology. This system is currently deployed in a new-generation automated plant factory in China’s Fujian Province, capable of achieving a daily industrial production of 1.5 tonnes of vegetables to supply to nearby cities Fuzhou, Xiamen and Quanzhou.

Sandbox: Through a variety of engaging formats including solo presentations, fireside chats, and panel discussions, the Sandbox will enable corporates and industry organisations to showcase and discuss the latest agricultural trends and agritech innovations. Attendees will discover practical solutions for improving crop yield, reduce costs, as well as improve their understanding of agritech solutions.   

To visit AFTEA 2024, register here. For latest event updates, follow AFTEA on LinkedIn and Facebook.

For media enquiries and interview requests, contact the Constellar Communications team at comms@constellar.co.

About Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia

Agri-Food Tech Expo Asia (AFTEA) provides a focused exhibition platform with a “living lab” environment, thematic experiential zones, sandbox and community-based learning for emerging and established industry players in the agrifood industry to launch, showcase and testbed their solutions. Organised by Constellar with international content partner DLG (the German Agricultural Society), AFTEA is a key participating event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), organised by the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) and Temasek, in partnership with the Singapore Economic Development Board, Enterprise Singapore, Singapore Tourism Board (STB), the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), and event organisers Rethink Events and Constellar. Visit agrifoodtechexpo.com for more information.

2023’s edition attracted over 7,500 attendees from 82 countries and regions, with more than 200 global exhibitors. The event also facilitated over 500 business matches and hosted 110 sharing sessions at the Sandbox and Founder’s Hub, conducted by over 140 industry experts.

About Constellar

Constellar is Asia’s preferred partner for convening businesses, curating ideas and creating opportunities for sustainable business growth and global impact. Based in Singapore with a regional footprint in China and Malaysia, we curate and develop influential trade and consumer events for key industries, connecting global marketplaces in sectors such as fintech, industrial transformation and ESG. We also manage the Singapore EXPO, Singapore’s largest purpose-built venue for Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE). Our vision is to be a global leader made in Asia, activating impactful networks to enable cross-industry collaboration and innovation through our holistic portfolio of intellectual properties (IP) in the MICE industry. Visit Constellar.co for more information.

[1] These limitations include inadequate farmable land, global warming creating unfavourable growing conditions, labour shortages, risk of soil-borne pests and diseases, amongst others.   

[2] Key observations include the following:

   •  Malaysia implementing its National Food Security Policy Action Plan 2021-2025 and the National Agrofood Policy 2021-2030 to bolster food production with the adoption of modern technologies and economies of scale;

   •  Thailand’s ‘Future Food’ roadmap from 2022-2027 to support innovations such as alternative proteins and 3D food printing;

   •  Philippines attributing about US$480 million for climate-smart agriculture and food systems from 2022 to 2025;

   •  Indonesia’s agritech industry expected to grow at a CAGR of 31% between 2022-2026 with influx of foreign investors and start-ups and Farming as a Service (FaaS) contributing the most to the growth, and

   •  Singapore launching its “30 by 30” Initiative to build up its agrifood industry’s capability and capacity to sustainably produce 30% of their nutritional needs by 2030, significantly enabling an increase in funding in agrifood-tech investments, from US$5.9 million in 2029 to US$169.8 million in 2022.

[3] AFTEA is the leading event of the Singapore International Agri-Food Week (SIAW), which gathers global industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to build new partnerships and explore opportunities for agrifood technology development and adoption across the region. SIAW’s other constituent events include Asia-Pacific Agri-Food Innovation Summit, the SFA Global Agri-Food Scientific Symposium, and SFA Roundtable on Novel Food Regulations.

[4] The exhibit themes are Alternative Proteins, Aquaculture, Food Safety & Security, Novel Food Technology, Smart Processing & Packaging, Sustainability & Resource Management, Technological Solutions, Urban & Smart Farming.

 

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Achieve named to Az Business Magazine’s ’10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona’ for 2026

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Recognition highlights the company’s commitment to creating opportunities for women to grow and lead

SAN MATEO, Calif., July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Achieve, the leader in digital personal finance, has been named among the 2026 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona by Az Business Magazine. The annual recognition highlights organizations that create supportive environments where women can thrive professionally, advance into leadership roles and build meaningful careers.

The honor reflects Achieve’s ongoing investment in workplace programs that support employee growth, flexibility, leadership development and career advancement. Women serve in leadership roles across the organization and play a critical role in shaping the company’s culture, products and long-term success.

“Creating an environment where women can grow, lead and build rewarding careers is central to who we are as a company,” said Achieve Senior Vice President of Human Resources Heather Marcom. “We’re honored to be recognized among Arizona’s top workplaces for women and remain committed to fostering a culture where employees feel supported, valued and empowered to do their best work.”

Achieve maintains a major corporate presence in the Phoenix area, where hundreds of employees contribute to the company’s mission of helping people move from struggling to thriving financially. The company supports employees through leadership development opportunities, employee resource groups, mentorship and learning programs designed to help team members reach their professional goals.

The recognition adds to a growing list of workplace honors for Achieve. Earlier this year, the company was named among the Top 3 Best Workplaces for LGBTQ+ Employees by BestCompaniesAZ and was also recognized by AZ Big Media as one of Arizona’s Most Admired Companies.

“Strong organizations are built by diverse perspectives and inclusive leadership,” said Marcom. “We’re proud of the talented women across Achieve who help drive our business forward every day and grateful for the impact they make on our employees, customers and communities.”

The 10 Best Places for Women to Work in Arizona list is determined through a public voting process conducted by AZ Big Media and published in Az Business magazine.

About Achieve

Achieve, THE digital personal finance company, helps everyday people get on, and stay on, the path to a better financial future. Achieve pairs proprietary data and analytics with personalized support to offer personal loans, home equity loans, debt relief and debt consolidation, along with financial tips and education and free mobile apps: Achieve MoLO® (Money Left Over) and Achieve GOOD™ (Get Out Of Debt). Achieve is frequently recognized for providing top-rated customer experience and satisfaction by both consumers and leading personal finance review platforms and has 2,200 dedicated teammates across the country, with hubs in Arizona, California, Florida and Texas.

Achieve refers to the global organization and may denote one or more affiliates of Achieve Company, including Achieve.com, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #138464); Achieve Home Loans, Equal Housing Opportunity (NMLS ID #1810501); Achieve Personal Loans (NMLS ID #227977); Freedom Debt Relief (NMLS ID # 1248929); and Freedom Financial Asset Management (CRD #170229).

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Austin Kilgore
akilgore@achieve.com
214-908-5097

Elina Tarkazikis
etarkazikis@achieve.com

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National Press Club Statement on the withdrawal of subpoenas targeting New York Times journalists

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WASHINGTON, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — National Press Club President Mark Schoeff Jr. released the following statement:

“The Justice Department’s decision to withdraw subpoenas targeting journalists at The New York Times is a welcome and necessary step to protect the public’s constitutional right to an independent press.

These subpoenas should never have been issued in the first place. Compelling journalists to reveal confidential sources sends a chilling message to those who seek to inform the public and threatens the very foundation of press freedom.

Every American should understand what is at stake when the government turns its investigative powers on journalists. It is not routine. It is an extraordinary intrusion that strikes at the heart of the First Amendment and your right to information about your government.

The greatest danger was not the subpoenas themselves, but the message they sent: That sources could be exposed, that whistleblowers should remain silent, and that the American people might know less about the actions of their own government.

A strong democracy depends on a press that can report freely, hold power to account, and inform the public without intimidation.

We urge continued vigilance to ensure that journalists can do their jobs without interference and that protections for source confidentiality are upheld consistently.”

About the National Press Club

Founded in 1908, the National Press Club is the world’s leading professional organization for journalists and a leading voice for press freedom in the U.S. and worldwide.

Contact: Beth Francesco, Executive Director of the National Press Club Journalism Institute, media@press.org

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NCC Launches NCC Connect™ to Put Credit, Fraud, and Compliance Inside the CRM Dealers Already Use

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A powerful new solution that embeds credit access, fraud detection, and compliance directly into the dealership’s existing CRM — removing the system-switching that slows deals and exposes dealers to risk.

AUSTIN, Texas, July 23, 2026 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — NCC, a leading provider of credit and compliance solutions for automotive dealerships, today announced the launch of NCC Connect™, a powerful platform that runs credit, fraud, and compliance from inside the CRM a dealership already uses — without friction or duplicate entry.

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

“Dealers don’t need another system to log into,” said Brian Skutta, President and CEO of NCC. “They need the tools they already have to work better together. NCC Connect puts credit, fraud detection, and compliance right where the team already works — inside the CRM they use every day.”

As deals grow more complex and fraud more sophisticated, dealers are juggling more disconnected systems than ever — the CRM, the credit system, the compliance tools — switching between them on every transaction. Each switch breaks momentum, invites a skipped step, and slows the path to funding. NCC Connect meets this moment with a single, seamless solution that keeps the full credit, fraud, and compliance engine right where the team already works.

Why NCC Connect Matters Right Now

Dealers lose time and margin switching between the CRM, credit, and compliance systems on every dealAuto lending fraud continues to climb, with industry fraud exposure reaching a record $10.4 billion in 2025, according to Point Predictive’s 2026 Auto Lending Fraud Trends ReportState compliance is tightening, with laws like California’s SB 766 (CARS Act) taking effect October 1, 2026Every disconnected step is another chance for an error, a delay, or a deal that stalls before funding

These pressures are forcing dealers to consolidate, and NCC Connect delivers the edge.

Product Highlights:

Inside the CRM — Soft-pull and hard credit access from all three major bureaus — Experian, TransUnion, and Equifax — without leaving the workflowFraud & Identity Built In — Identity verification and synthetic fraud detection delivered within the credit pull, flagging Red Flag conditions before the deal moves to fundingCompliance on Autopilot — FCRA and FTC controls with automatic, audit-ready documentation stored in the deal record99.99% Uptime — The industry’s highest, so the platform is there when a deal is on the desk

NCC Connect runs soft-pull pre-qualifications and hard credit pulls from any bureau or score model without leaving the CRM, while customer data stays inside the existing CRM structure. Every credit, fraud, and compliance result is captured on the deal record — giving dealers a single, audit-ready source of truth and a faster, cleaner path to funding.

NCC Connect extends the same powerful, credit-first engine behind NCC’s Complete Credit™ platform into the CRM where dealers already work. For dealers, that means more approvals, stronger fraud protection, and faster funding, without changing how the team works.

Learn more about NCC Connect at https://nccdirect.com/ncc-connect/

About NCC:

With offices in Austin, TX, Bettendorf, IA, and Las Vegas, NV, NCC has been a trusted partner in credit-driven retailing for automotive dealerships for nearly three decades. We combine a powerful credit and compliance engine with a fully integrated Desking platform to drive maximum profitability. Our focus on innovation, user-friendly products, and dependable systems — supported by a dedicated account management team — has solidified our reputation as a leader in the industry. www.nccdirect.com

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Holly Smith, NCC, 1 8285732722, hsmith@nccdirect.com, https://nccdirect.com/

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